Overview
I am a 24 year old fistula survivor. In 2020, I was pregnant and lost my baby. Two years later, I was pregnant again and had a long and painful labor. Sadly, my baby did not survive the birth and died in the hospital. Soon after, I developed a fistula. After being treated, I am trying to get back on my feet and farm a little but I need to start earning more money.
My goals are to start a business and sell clothes.
I need $200 for a sewing machine, fabric, and other supplies to start my business.
Meeting this need will help me because I will start earning enough money to support myself and become successful.
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Jerusha is a strong, light-hearted woman who experienced the loss of two babies and a painful fistula. She is driven to succeed and launch her own clothing company despite all the hardships she has suffered through. I have confidence that Jerusha will be successful.
About Debra
I am the co-founder and Executive Director of Beyond Fistula. I founded the nonprofit in 2012 after seeing how much these young Kenyan women needed help rebuilding their lives after recovering from a childbirth injury known as obstetric fistula. I am endlessly motivated by their hope and tenacity… Read more